Best Andrew T Brady Podcasts (2024)

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Is the Workplace the Perfect Place to Talk About Race? with Gina Greenlee and Margaret Greenberg 1:09:57

3y ago1:09:57

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[2:20] The phone conversation that turned into their new book, The Business of Race [5:30] Gina and Margaret's reconnection after the murder of George Floyd [10:00] Applying a growth mindset to conversations about race Gina: "Avoiding the conversation and doing nothing is the wrong thing to do." Dolly Chugh's TED Talk - How to Let Go of Being a "Go…

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Making REAL Progress on Diversity and Inclusion - Two Case Studies 1:00:41

3+ y ago1:00:41

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Recorded April 8th, 2021 by the Rochester, NY chapter of the global Conscious Capitalism movement working to "elevate humanity through business." Conscious Capitalism is based on four key tenets: -Higher Purpose (beyond profit) -Stakeholder Orientation (balancing the needs of employees, customers, suppliers, investors, society and the environment, …

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The Future of Conscious Capitalism with Alexander McCobin and Curtis Hite 1:14:45

3+ y ago1:14:45

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Recorded February 24th, 2021 by the Rochester, NY chapter of the global Conscious Capitalism movement working to "elevate humanity through business." Conscious Capitalism is based on four key tenets: -Higher Purpose (beyond profit) -Stakeholder Orientation (balancing the needs of employees, customers, suppliers, investors, society and the environme…

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The Intersection of Sustainability and Social Justice 1:19:41

3+ y ago1:19:41

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Recorded October 27th by the Rochester, NY chapter of the global Conscious Capitalism movement working to "elevate humanity through business." Conscious Capitalism is based on four key tenets: -Higher Purpose (beyond profit) -Stakeholder Orientation (balancing the needs of employees, customers, suppliers, investors, society and the environment, rat…

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Radical Inclusion Through Open Hiring 49:04

4y ago49:04

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[3:40] Founding of Greyston by a then-Buddhist Monk Bernie Glassman [7:50] The business case for Open Hiring [11:15] Piloting Open Hiring in Rochester, NY [14:30] How to get started with Open Hiring at your business View Open Hiring 101 Webinar here: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/uMIkI--uq2o3HNWRsgSDUaB9W42_J6yshCUeqfEOzBrgUXkFMwaiZbNGZeQovDN7MD…

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Capitalism For The Common Good with Adrian Hale 1:03:38

4y ago1:03:38

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[3:00] Growing up in Rochester, then joining the Marines [6:30] Mentoring from Bob Duffy and coming back to Rochester [9:15] Applying his degree in urban education to Rochester's challenges [12:00] Taking a holistic approach to business - "differentiate free market, equal opportunity capitalism where there is healthy competition, from what we have …

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Building Culture Virtually 1:12:47

4y ago1:12:47

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Recorded August 27th by the Rochester, NY chapter of the global Conscious Capitalism movement working to "elevate humanity through business." Conscious Capitalism is based on four key tenets: -Higher Purpose (beyond profit) -Stakeholder Orientation (balancing the needs of employees, customers, suppliers, investors, society and the environment, rath…

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Regional Collaboration for Equitable Growth with Joe Stefko of ROC2025 53:07

4y ago53:07

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[2:00] Building an interest in political science [3:55] Establishment of ROC2025 from the Boston Consulting Group's report on regional economic growth - for coordination and resource cultivation [7:30] Four main goals of ROC2025: 1 - Adding 30,000 Net New Jobs 2 - Increasing Regional Wealth by 20% 3 - Elevating 20,000 out of Poverty 4 - Increasing …

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Harnessing Natural Intelligence for Innovation, Resilience and Sustainability 48:55

4y ago48:55

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[3:00] The false separateness we've created between ourselves and nature: "If we can go back to the essence of how life works to align how we design our economy, our companies and our innovation strategies with how nature works, we'd all be much better off." [5:00] Bringing natural intelligence and indigenous wisdom into our design: "We behave like…

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Opportunities and Support for Post-Traumatic Growth at Pathstone 56:18

4y ago56:18

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[1:30] Pathstone's various workforce development programs [5:00] The hopes, dreams and fears of people returning from incarceration [8:30] "Ban the box" and employment discrimination [12:30] The path through the Young Adult Re-Entry program [15:20] Taking an individualized approach [18:00] Working with other partners in the training ecosystem [20:3…

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Children Are Stakeholders Too! with Laura Hall 42:04

4y ago42:04

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[2:30] Children are stakeholders too! "Children are going to lead the next stage of our evolution." [6:00] Laura's upbringing and how it influenced her life and career "We have a moral as well as a business obligation to build strong children." [10:00] Having conversations on equity and inclusion with children [15:00] Bringing discussions of fairne…

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Healing Organizations - "The Healing Force of Business" Virtual Summit 1:24:29

4y ago1:24:29

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Rochester, NY chapter of the global Conscious Capitalism movement working to elevate humanity through business. Conscious Capitalism is based on four key tenets: -Higher Purpose (beyond profit) -Stakeholder Orientation (balancing the needs of employees, customers, suppliers, investors, society and the environment, rather than prioritizing stockhold…

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Building An Inclusive Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: "The Healing Force of Business" Virtual Summit 1:18:52

4y ago1:18:52

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Rochester, NY chapter of the global Conscious Capitalism movement working to elevate humanity through business. Conscious Capitalism is based on four key tenets: -Higher Purpose (beyond profit) -Stakeholder Orientation (balancing the needs of employees, customers, suppliers, investors, society and the environment, rather than prioritizing stockhold…

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Racism Is A Public Health Crisis AND A Business Imperative: "The Healing Force Of Business" Virtual Summit 1:29:07

4y ago1:29:07

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Read and sign the declaration here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddsHA40lVULue5wlXDferezB8rdHKr1IXHxd1ADkvm9SldXg/viewform Rochester, NY chapter of the global Conscious Capitalism movement working to elevate humanity through business. Conscious Capitalism is based on four key tenets: -Higher Purpose (beyond profit) -Stakeholder Orienta…

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The Healing Force of Business with Raj Sisodia 1:22:11

4y ago1:22:11

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What if there was a company whose CEO said, "Let's pay all our people as much as possible?"What if your company treated your spouse, your children, and even your pets, as stakeholders, and made it a priority to ensure that you can be present for them?And what if these businesses, who prioritize the welfare of all their stakeholders, who help heal t…

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Healing The Upstate Economy: "The Healing Force Of Business" Virtual Summit 1:15:05

4y ago1:15:05

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Rochester, NY chapter of the global Conscious Capitalism movement working to elevate humanity through business. Conscious Capitalism is based on four key tenets: -Higher Purpose (beyond profit) -Stakeholder Orientation (balancing the needs of employees, customers, suppliers, investors, society and the environment, rather than prioritizing stockhold…

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Restoring Wholeness Through Nonviolent Communication with Kit Miller 51:00

4y ago51:00

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[2:00] Nonviolent communication as a "spiritual discipline and spiritual awareness process masquerading as a communication process...the underlying idea is that all human behavior is an attempt to get our human needs met...We generally don't get into conflict at the level of getting our needs met, but at the level of the strategies we use to meet t…

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Conscious Action For Equity in the Workplace with Mohammed Ahamed 57:45

4y ago57:45

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[2:30] The emotional labor and taxation for people of color to "educate" on racial equity [4:00] Mo's path of turning a passion in diversity, equity and inclusion into a career "This work is not for me just about consciousness lifting. It's truly about connecting hearts and minds to really help people perform and become their optimal selves." [9:00…

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Brand Advocacy and Authenticity with Radical Rashad Smith-Cooper 50:59

4y ago50:59

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[3:00] Empty words on Black Lives Matter social media posts https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nathaliemolina_outcomesoveroptics-blacklivesmatter-activity-6673307659829178368-FQSD [5:00] Why the NFL's Black Lives Matter fell short [7:00] NASCAR's banning of the Confederate Flag "We should acknowledge, these companies and brands, but not applaud, becaus…

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5 Generations and 140 Years of "White Hot" Growth at Zweigle's with Julie Camardo 48:54

4+ y ago48:54

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[2:00] Founding of Zweigle's by Wilhelm and Josephine [3:15] Julie's experience growing up in the business [6:00] Getting experience in Maryland, then deciding to come back to join the family business [10:45] Taking a leadership role [13:30] The Zweigle's values representing each of the first 4 generations - Quality, Accountability, Integrity, Cari…

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Jobs That Restore Lives and Make Hope Possible with Dale Sedgwick of Hope Initiatives 39:49

4+ y ago39:49

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[2:00] Shifting from a career in the for profit sector to the nonprofit sector [3:30] The founding of Hope Initiatives in 2002 [5:00] Multiple lines of business at Hope Initiatives: furniture and household goods, moving and storage [7:00] "Hiring from the population that we serve" [8:40] Providing support beyond a job - life coaches for job readine…

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Aligning Stakeholders For A Century Of Enduring Value with Faheem Masood of ESL 42:51

4+ y ago42:51

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[1:45] Finding his way into banking [2:20] Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of ESL [3:00] Transforming from Eastman Savings and Loan for Kodak employees to an independent credit union (aka financial cooperative) in 1996 [5:55] Defining the purpose "to help the community thrive and prosper" ... "we recognize the true relationship between the commun…

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EVOLving A More "Conscious" Capitalism with David Sloan Wilson 31:47

4+ y ago31:47

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[1:30] Does altruism exist? How does it evolve? [4:00] What is multi-level selection? "Selfishness beat altruism within groups, but altruistic groups beat selfish groups." [6:30] How our ability to cooperate sets us apart from our closest evolutionary relatives The core design principles as adapted from David's work with Elinor Ostrom, 2009 Nobel P…

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Integrating Community Impact with Inclusive Culture "For All" at the YMCA 46:49

4+ y ago46:49

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[1:30] James' passion for psychology based on his childhood experiences [4:00] Early mentors: a bus driver, a step-father [8:30] Paying forward the gifts he was given [11:30] Becoming a part of the YMCA and "drinking the kool-aid" [16:00] The "For All" mission and mindset at the YMCA [21:45] Building partnerships across divides of geography and rac…

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Put Peer Pressure To Work For Equity and Sustainability with Professor Robert Frank 1:19:23

4+ y ago1:19:23

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[1:30] The inspiration for Professor Frank's latest book "Under The Influence" and why behavioral contagion is ripe for innovation [3:45] Why the harm of second hand smoke are more about peer influence than actual lung damage [10:45] How payroll taxes dis-incentivize hiring, and why we should tax behaviors with negative consequences (i.e. smoking) …

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How Charles Darwin Can Help Reduce Inequality with Robert Frank 1:16:22

4+ y ago1:16:22

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[3:00] Pioneering the field of behavioral economics - when individual rationality leads to collective irrationality [8:45] How the cognitive biases of "irrational" behavior make sense when viewed through the lens of evolutionary psychology [12:00] "Darwin's Wedge" between the best interests of individuals and groups - How Charles Darwin's concept o…

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Beyond Employee Engagement: The Psychology of Intrinsic Motivation with Rich Ryan 54:58

4+ y ago54:58

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[1:45] The legacy of Self Determination Theory Get an overview of SDT here: https://selfdeterminationtheory.org/theory/ [2:30] How Rich developed his interest in motivation [3:30] Partnering up with Ed Deci [4:30] Replacing the then-dominant paradigm of behaviorism with Autonomy, Relatedness and Competence [9:30] The continuum from intrinsic to ext…

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Imprinting Lives at Imprintable Solutions with Tina Paradiso 53:48

4+ y ago53:48

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[1:00] Tina's previous careers leading up to Imprintable Solutions [3:30] An EVOLution from "being a service" to "being of service" by employing at-risk youth [5:30] Getting to know the interns through a "Learn to Earn" program and expanding the internship into full time employment and leadership roles [8:20] Overview of the internship program Sign…

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Stories Steeped In Culture That Build Community with Niraj Lama of Happy Earth Tea 49:41

4+ y ago49:41

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[1:20] Developing a passion for tea as a journalist in the tea industry in Darjeeling, India [6:50] Turning a passion for tea into a business, connecting the two worlds of his roots in India and his new home in Rochester [11:20] "What can I give to the community through tea? A wellness of body and mind, tea fosters through its many traditions an ap…

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Conscious Entrepreneurs Pivot With Purpose with Dave Mammano 47:19

4+ y ago47:19

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[2:30] Dave's first entrepreneurial venture [4:30] Dave's first real venture - Next Step [8:00] Knowing when to pivot - "You're a penguin and your iceberg is melting, so it's time to find a new iceberg," but the difference between necessary pivots and boredom Learn more about Lean Startup methodology here: http://theleanstartup.com/ [14:15] Creatio…

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Evolving Philanthropy for Collective Impact with Barbara Pierce of The United Way 50:10

4+ y ago50:10

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[0:45] The beginning of Barbara's passion for marketing and communications [2:00] "Gathering experiences" throughout her career, the latest of which is the United Way [4:00] Helping business leaders follow their passions for making positive change [7:00] Rochester as a "Tale of Two Cities" - Many strengths, yet challenges with poverty and education…

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Tell Your Story to Build Your Movement with Emily Hessney Lynch 50:07

4+ y ago50:07

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[1:15] Emily's transition from an interest to a career in social media [2:45] Figuring out how to share an authentic voice [4:15] Showing different sides of yourself on different platforms [5:30] From freelancing side gigs to a full time job [7:00] Social media strategy, social media management and content writing to help brands tell an authentic a…

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Improvising Your Way to Conscious Leadership with Megan Mack 52:31

4+ y ago52:31

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[1:15] Megan's path to from Conan O'Brien to improv training at Second City [3:45] How comedy writing and improv reinforce each other [4:45] How an improv mindset helps Megan as a producer and occasional host of Connections on WXXI (Tune in on AM 1370 in Rochester on weekdays from 12-2 or listen to the podcast "Connections with Evan Dawson") https:…

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Structural Change For Sustainable Lifestyles at Impact Earth 48:44

4+ y ago48:44

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[1:30] The beginning of Cassidy's interest in sustainability [3:20] Creating an independent major at RIT [5:00] The intersection of sustainability and social justice - "At the end of the day, environmental sustainability shouldn't just be for people who can afford to be more sustainable." [7:50] From sustainability passion to sustainability busines…

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Inclusive Cultures That Foster Diverse Leadership with Kesha Carter 50:51

4+ y ago50:51

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[2:00] Kesha's path toward a career in diversity and inclusion [4:45] Emphasizing diversity at all levels of leadership Read Kesha's RBJ Article here: https://rbj.net/2019/09/04/inclusive-leadership-can-inspire-minority-employees-to-achieve/ [6:15] The bottom line impacts of diversity, when they are "not only given a seat at the table, but also a p…

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Adventures in Enviro-preneurship with Brett Howell 48:28

4+ y ago48:28

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[1:00] Breakthrough Solutions get to Root Causes: Rethinking the "Starfish" story https://ssir.org/articles/entry/social_entrepreneurs_must_stop_throwing_starfish [2:30] Breakthrough Solutions are Market Driven [3:45] Breakthrough Solutions are "Hell Yes" solutions [5:00] Cleanup at Henderson Island Learn more about the world's most plastic pollute…

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Partnering For an Equitable Future at the Urban League of Rochester 43:58

4+ y ago43:58

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[2:15] Founding of the Urban League and 30 programs for business development, youth development, housing and more [4:10] Dr. Hawkins' path to the Urban League (See her RBJ profile here: https://rbj.net/2019/10/11/new-urban-league-leader-brings-wealth-of-experience-to-multifaceted-agency/) [5:50] Mubarak's path to Rochester and the Urban League [7:4…

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Delivering Value with a Culture of Caring at Benefit Link 42:11

4+ y ago42:11

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[1:00] First entrepreneurial experience as a paper girl [2:45] Detour into accounting before returning to entrepreneurship [7:00] "The road on the extra mile is never crowded" [9:45] Unique Offerings for "Price Buyers" (vs. Strategy Buyers) [12:15] Using data to simplify options and make data-driven choices: "A health plan, not a health guess." [15…

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EVOLving Conscious Ownership and Governance at Once Again Nut Butter 51:03

5y ago51:03

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[1:45] The founding of Once Again Nut Butter, an early adopter of organic certifications [3:15] How Bob was convinced to become General Manager, despite not believing he had enough of a business background Read the story in Bob's RBJ profile here: https://rbj.net/2011/08/12/leader-is-nuts-about-the-job-and-the-product/ [7:00] Succeeding a founder/o…

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Brewing A Recipe for Healing from Addiction at the Coffee Connection 50:10

5y ago50:10

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[1:00] Founding of the Coffee Connection by Nancy Sawyer-Molina (Nancy is now working with DAVIDA (a Peruvian national agency) and the regional government of Cuzco to develop a drug and alcohol prevention plan for at-risk kids (ages 10-18) in the Cuzco area.) [2:00] Joy assuming leadership of the Coffee Connection [6:30] Hiring on "Three Strikes" p…

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Investing in Human Potential at Open Hiring ROC with Ty Hookway 53:37

5y ago53:37

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[2:20] Ty's first entrepreneurial venture and how he found his way to commercial cleaning [5:00] Re-articulating a higher purpose for CleanCraft in 2015 - "Quality of Life and Peace" "It had to fit not just what sounds good for the company, but really at my soul level...It's so easy to live your life when the business is aligned with the personal..…

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From Prison to Contribution with The Center For Employment Opportunities 43:00

5y ago43:00

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[1:00] Sarah's path from career counselor in Brooklyn to the Center for Employment Opportunities in Rochester [3:00] The founding of the Center for Employment Opportunities and opening of the Rochester office [5:45] The process for a person leaving prison and re-entering the workforce with the help of CEO [8:45] Work crews of 5/6 plus a supervisor …

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Building a Prison to Workforce Pipeline with Televerde's Michelle Cirocco 34:23

5y ago34:23

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[0:50] Demand generation and sales acceleration, "but it's the way that we do it that is the most exciting part...employing 425 women in prison" [2:30] 2.3m in prison in the United States, 700,000 released each year, 83% will return to prison within 9 years, 76% will be unemployed after a year and the #1 predictor of recidivism is joblessness [4:20…

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Sustaining Community Through Business with Devon Reynolds of Brothers & Sisters Unisex Salon 48:53

5y ago48:53

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[1:00] Devon's roots in becoming a barber [2:45] Opening up his own salon at age 23 and evolution as a conscious leader "Once you understand who you are and your culture, it's hard not to find purpose...to see the voids and want to fill them." Inspiration from his mother and The Black Panthers (Documentary "The Black Panthers: The Vanguard of the R…

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Growing Abilities and Cultivating Neurodiversity with Jennyrae Brongo of Homesteads For Hope 50:48

5y ago50:48

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[1:25] Younger brother Chucky and "What happens when autism grows up?" [3:45] Taking over the family gravel business from her father [6:15] Finding ways to engage Chucky and discovering the magic of nature's classroom [12:45] Discovering "intentional agricultural communities" for people with autism [16:45] The 3 phases of growth for Homesteads For …

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Start Your Journey By Measuring Your Impact with Jared Meyers 30:01

5y ago30:01

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[0:55] Experience with family businesses in the hospitality industry [2:45] Discovering B Lab and trying to build the movement in Florida -Becoming the first certified Real Estate Development B corp in Florida -Recently certificatied as the first multi-state resort hospitality B corp [5:40] Using the B Impact assessment as an educational tool, even…

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Embodying the Guts and Grace of a Conscious Leader with LeeAnn Mallorie 32:09

5y ago32:09

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[1:15] The rising awareness of your body's impact on your leadership [3:30] Differences between embodying leadership for males and females [6:00] LeeAnn's personal journey toward embodiment [8:00] Raj Sisodia and Nilima Bhat's "Shakti Leadership" Book and Retreats [8:45] How connecting with ourselves helps us lead more consciously [12:00] The inter…

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Leaders as Cultural Gardeners with Jaime Eisenhauer of Innovative 1:02:35

5y ago1:02:35

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[2:15] Working a stable job at Wegmans with a great culture, but looking for a challenge [4:00] Differences between maintaining a great culture to shaping and codifying culture [6:45] Lessons learned and advice for writing down your culture [8:20] The "Four Truths" at Innovative [10:45] Screening for "learn-it-alls" and emotional intelligence in th…

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The Evolutionary Principles of Innovation with Dr. Tamsin Woolley-Barker 32:15

5y ago32:15

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[0:30] Tamsin's path from Evolutionary Biology to consulting [3:00] Leveraging Evolutionary principles for business innovation [6:00] How diversity and autonomy in ants creates collective intelligence [7:30] Distributed leadership like birds flying in formation [8:00] Leaders that don't give direction, but instead act as "cultural gardeners" [9:00]…

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Changing the Odds for Female Entrepreneurs at The Entrepreneurs Network 58:07

5y ago58:07

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[1:45] The need for The Entrepreneur's Network (TEN) to help entrepreneurs get ready to pitch for funding [3:30] Partnerships with Monroe County, Rochester Angel Network, SCORE, Urban League to build the entrepreneurial ecosystem [5:45] How Jean got involved in TEN, expanded the program beyond just tech startups [8:45] What types of companies quali…

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